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Pyroxmangite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyroxmangite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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