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Goethite and Kunzite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.293.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
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
5-5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
LiAlSi2O6

Goethite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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

Goethite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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