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Goethite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Goethite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Goethite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.