Siderite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Perfect on the {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
2-3
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Siderite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Siderite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Siderite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.