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Sapphire and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sapphire and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Siderite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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