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Mother of Pearl and Goethite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.87
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
2.5-4.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Mother of Pearl and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Mother of Pearl and Goethite Specific Gravity

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