Triplite and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
4.27-4.29
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Triplite and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Goethite 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 Triplite and Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Triplite and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.