Heliodor and Goethite Physical Properties

Heliodor

Goethite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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4.27-4.29

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Heliodor and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Goethite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Heliodor and Goethite Specific Gravity

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