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Goethite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Goethite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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