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Diaspore and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.83-3.89   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Perfect on {01 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Diaspore and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Siderite chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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