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Charoite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
2.60-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Charoite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Goshenite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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

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