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Goethite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.291.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.