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Goethite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.292.27-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Goethite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Goethite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.