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Beudantite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Beudantite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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