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Goethite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Goethite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Goethite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.