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Goethite and Andradite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.70-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goethite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Andradite 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 Goethite and Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goethite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.