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Tinzenite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
3.83-3.89   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good   
Perfect on {01 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tinzenite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Siderite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Siderite Specific Gravity

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

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