Aquamarine and Goethite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.