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Goethite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4  

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

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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.

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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.

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