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Goethite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
10  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
C  

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Goethite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Goethite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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