Siderite and Montebrasite Physical Properties

Siderite

Montebrasite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.98-3.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Siderite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Siderite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.