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Sulfur and Goethite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.27-4.29
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Goethite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sulfur and Goethite Specific Gravity

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