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Goethite and Aegirine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.50-3.60
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Aegirine 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 Goethite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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