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Adamite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Adamite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Siderite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adamite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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