Siderite and Marialite Physical Properties

Siderite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Siderite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Siderite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.