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Pearl and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pearl and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Siderite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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