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Goethite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Australia

1.2 Color

Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow

1.3 Streak

Brown, Brownish, Yellow

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

4.27-4.29
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1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5
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2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Adamantine

3.2 Pleochroism

VisibleArthur Thomas

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Gemstones (2009)

3.5 Refractive Index

2.26-2.398
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1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.138
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0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Gemstones (2009)

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Goethite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Goethite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Goethite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Goethite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Goethite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Goethite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Brown, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow, Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow.
  • Chemical Formula: FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009).