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Goethite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Goethite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Goethite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.