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Riebeckite and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.444.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.05-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Riebeckite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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