Schorlomite and Goethite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Goethite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.934.27-4.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorlomite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Goethite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Schorlomite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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