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Goethite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Goethite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.