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Amazonite and Siderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.83-3.89
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {01 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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