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Siderite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Siderite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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