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Kashmir sapphire and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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HCl soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.27-4.29   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Kashmir sapphire and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Goethite chemical formula.

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Kashmir sapphire and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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