Siderite and Albite Physical Properties

Siderite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Siderite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.