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Austinite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Austinite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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