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Siderite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.83-3.892.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Siderite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.