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Hexagonite and Goethite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.034.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Hexagonite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Hexagonite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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