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Goethite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.292.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Goethite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Goethite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.