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Jasper and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jasper and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Siderite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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