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Goethite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Goethite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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