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Goethite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

HCl soluble
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.29-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect {010}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
S8

Goethite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Goethite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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