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Hambergite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hambergite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and Goethite 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 Hambergite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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