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Goethite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

HCl soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.292.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect {010}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.