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Siderite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Siderite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Siderite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.