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Goethite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Goethite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Goethite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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