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Goethite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Goethite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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