Goethite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
2.77-2.88
Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Perfect basal
Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Goethite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goethite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Goethite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.