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Plumbogummite and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.27-4.29
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Plumbogummite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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