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Siderite
Siderite

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Siderite and Prismatine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.34
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}
{110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn3(AsO4)2(H2O)

Siderite and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Prismatine- Zn3(AsO4)2(H2O)

Siderite and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.