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Strontianite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Strontianite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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