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Siderite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.83-3.89-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Siderite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Siderite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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