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Goethite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.