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Diamond and Goethite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

105-5.5
2 10
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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.