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Goethite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29   
4-4.2   

Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Goethite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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