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Goethite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

HCl soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.293.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect {010}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeAs

Goethite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Goethite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.