Almandine and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
none
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Almandine and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Almandine and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.