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Verdite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Verdite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Goethite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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