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Star diopside and Siderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Star diopside and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside and Siderite 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 Star diopside and Siderite chemical formula.

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

Star diopside and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star diopside and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star diopside and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star diopside is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.