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Chalcedony and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chalcedony and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Goethite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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