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Goethite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Goethite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Goethite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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