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Goethite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

HCl soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.292.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {010}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.