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Peridot and Goethite Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.54-1.554.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Peridot and Goethite Specific Gravity

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