Garnet and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.