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Goethite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Goethite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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