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Goethite and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.293.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Goethite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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

Goethite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.