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Radiolarite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Radiolarite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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