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Star Sapphire and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
4.27-4.29
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Star Sapphire and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star 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 Star Sapphire and Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Star Sapphire and Goethite Specific Gravity

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