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Vishnevite and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available4.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Vishnevite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Goethite chemical formula.

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

Vishnevite and Goethite Specific Gravity

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