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Siderite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Siderite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.