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Goethite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Goethite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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