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Diamond and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Diamond and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Siderite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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