Siderite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.89Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

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Siderite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Siderite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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