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Cryolite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cryolite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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