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Siderite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Ametrine and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Siderite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

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Siderite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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

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