Tortoiseshell and Siderite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Siderite

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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

1.25-1.353.83-3.89

1 7.18

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

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tortoiseshell and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Siderite chemical formula.

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

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Tortoiseshell and Siderite Specific Gravity

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