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Siderite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Siderite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Siderite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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