Chrysotile and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7.5-8
  
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
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.