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Alabaster and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Alabaster and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Goshenite 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 Alabaster and Goshenite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

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