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Feldspar and Goethite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
4.27-4.29
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Feldspar and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Goethite Specific Gravity

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