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Siderite and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
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Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Siderite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Siderite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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