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Liddicoatite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Liddicoatite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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