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Goethite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.292.66-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Goethite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Goethite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.