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Siderite and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.892.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.