Dallasite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Dallasite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Dallasite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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