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Siderite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Siderite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Siderite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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