Chrysotile and Goshenite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Chrysotile and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Chrysotile and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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