Siderite and Steatite Physical Properties

Siderite

Steatite

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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

3.83-3.892.20-2.80

1 7.18

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

3.5-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Siderite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Siderite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.