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Quartz 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
2.653.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Siderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Siderite Specific Gravity

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