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Goethite
Goethite

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Goethite and Opal Australia Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

HCl soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.29-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect {010}
None

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2*nH2O

Goethite and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Opal Australia- SiO2*nH2O

Goethite and Opal Australia Specific Gravity

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