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Stolzite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Stolzite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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