Scorodite and Siderite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Siderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.83-3.89

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Perfect on {01 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scorodite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Siderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorodite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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