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Amethyst and Goethite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter 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
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Amethyst and Goethite Specific Gravity

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