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Siderite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.893.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.