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Siderite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
001  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Siderite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Siderite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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