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Siderite
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Siderite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Siderite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Siderite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.