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Childrenite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Childrenite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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