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Siderite and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Adularia 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 Siderite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.