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Amber and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Siderite Specific Gravity

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