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Goethite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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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)
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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 Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.