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Chalcedony and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2SiO6

Chalcedony and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Chalcedony and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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

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