Serpentine and Goethite Physical Properties

Serpentine

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

2.44-2.62

4.27-4.29

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Serpentine and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Goethite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Serpentine and Goethite Specific Gravity

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