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Goethite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Goethite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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