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Chalcedony and Siderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Siderite Specific Gravity

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