Goethite and Rosasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Effervesces in cold
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29
  
4-4.2
  
Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Goethite and Rosasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goethite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Goethite and Rosasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goethite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goethite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goethite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.