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Elaeolite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Elaeolite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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