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Goethite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Goethite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Goethite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.