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Goethite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.292.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.