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Chrysoberyl and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chrysoberyl and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Goethite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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