Charlesite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Charlesite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Charlesite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.