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Agate and Goethite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.644.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agate and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Goethite 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 Agate and Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agate and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.