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Chlorastrolite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Granular  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chlorastrolite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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