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Goethite and Jeremejevite 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
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.