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Goethite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Goethite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Goethite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.