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Dallasite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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HCl soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
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Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Dallasite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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