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Goethite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Goethite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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