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Goethite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Goethite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Goethite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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