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Magnetite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Magnetite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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