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Gaspeite and Siderite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

HCl soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.713.83-3.89
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on {01 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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