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Musgravite and Siderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.683.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Musgravite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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