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Siderite and Tektite Physical Properties


Tektite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
2.34-2.51   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
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Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Siderite and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.

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