Goethite and Apatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.16-3.23
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), Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Goethite and Apatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goethite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Goethite and Apatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.