goethite

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals quartz
hematite
limonite
gptkbp:category oxide mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula FeO(OH)
gptkbp:cleavage perfect on {010}
gptkbp:color brown
reddish-brown
yellowish-brown
gptkbp:component limonite
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 04.FD.10
gptkbp:diaphaneity opaque
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1806
gptkbp:event iron ore deposits
gptkbp:foundIn sedimentary rocks
bog iron ores
hydrothermal deposits
laterite soils
gptkbp:fracture splintery
gptkbp:habit prismatic crystals
massive
stalactitic
reniform
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5.0–5.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label goethite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Gth
gptkbp:luster dull
submetallic
gptkbp:magnetType weakly magnetic after heating
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Johann_Wolfgang_von_Goethe
gptkbp:oxidationStates Fe3+
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:akaganeite
gptkb:feroxyhyte
gptkb:lepidocrocite
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.3–4.3
gptkbp:streak brownish yellow
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 04.FE.10
gptkbp:tenacity brittle
gptkbp:transparency opaque
gptkbp:uses gptkb:color
gptkb:iron_ore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fe
gptkb:Appalachian_region
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5