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Tsavorite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Tsavorite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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