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Feldspar and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.753.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Siderite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Siderite Specific Gravity

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