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Demantoid and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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HCl soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
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   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Demantoid and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Goethite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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