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Goethite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Goethite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Goethite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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