Goethite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
HCl soluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
  
1.25-1.35
  
Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
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Cleavage
Perfect {010}
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Goethite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula
While comparing Goethite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.