Siderite and Nuummite Physical Properties

Siderite

Nuummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.18-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

Perfect on 210

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

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Siderite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Siderite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.