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Aragonite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Aragonite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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