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Goethite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
-  

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Goethite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Goethite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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