Wardite and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.81
4.27-4.29
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wardite and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Wardite and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.