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Hyalite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hyalite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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