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Analcime and Siderite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.24-2.293.83-3.89
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Very poor [100]
Perfect on {01 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Analcime and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Analcime and Siderite Specific Gravity

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