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Goethite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties


Heliodor Golden Beryl and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29   
2.68-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Goethite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

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Goethite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.

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