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Goethite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Goethite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Goethite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.