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Goethite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
2  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbWO4  

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Goethite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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