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Glaucophane and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Glaucophane and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Goethite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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