Agate and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.83-3.89
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.