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Kyanite and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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

Kyanite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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