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Siderite and Selenite Physical Properties

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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
3.83-3.89
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Siderite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Siderite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.