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Chrysoprase and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysoprase and Goethite Specific Gravity

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