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Goethite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Goethite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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