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Diamond and Goethite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.27-4.29
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Goethite Specific Gravity

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