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Moonstone and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Moonstone and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Goethite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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