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Eudialyte
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Eudialyte and Goethite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

H₂SO₄
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-3.004.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eudialyte and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Eudialyte and Goethite Specific Gravity

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