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Goethite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Goethite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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