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Sapphire and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Sapphire and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Goethite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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