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Zircon and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Zircon and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Goethite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Goethite Specific Gravity

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

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