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Goethite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goethite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goethite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.