Sarcopside

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 4,0
Specific Gravity 3,79 – 3,94
Refractive Index 1,67 – 1,734
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Waxy,Silky
Cleavage Good
Color various

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Sarcopside
Mohs hardness of Sarcopside shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Sarcopside
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Sarcopside

Sarcopside is a very rare iron-manganese phosphate mineral that typically occurs as reddish-brown to salmon-pink granular masses in phosphate-rich granitic pegmatites and meteorites. Named from the Greek for flesh appearance, its pinkish flesh tones and relative scarcity make it a distinctive mineral in scientific collections. Notable occurrences are found in New Hampshire and New Mexico, USA, and in European pegmatites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarcopside?
Sarcopside is a very rare iron-manganese phosphate mineral that typically occurs as reddish-brown to salmon-pink granular masses in phosphate-rich granitic pegmatites and meteorites. Named from the Greek for flesh appearance, its pinkish flesh tones and relative scarcity make it a distinctive minera
What is the hardness of Sarcopside?
Sarcopside has a Mohs hardness of 4.0, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Sarcopside?
Sarcopside is primarily Various.
How much does Sarcopside cost?
Sarcopside falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Sarcopside?
Sarcopside belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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