IMA mineral species
Goethite
FeO(OH)
Iron(III) oxide-hydroxide named in honor to the poet Goethe.
Properties
⚖ Density4.244 g/cm³
Heavy
| Chemical formula | FeO(OH) |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, O, H |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 4.244 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Gth |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.FD.10 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Dermbach, Herdorf, Germany
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Goethite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q189703 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic
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