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Siderite
Siderite

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Siderite and Crystal 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

3.5-4.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Siderite and Crystal Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Crystal 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 Crystal Quartz chemical formula.

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

Siderite and Crystal Quartz Specific Gravity

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