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Epidote and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Epidote and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Goethite chemical formula.

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Epidote and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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