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Aquamarine and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Aquamarine and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Goethite chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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