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Emerald and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Emerald and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Goshenite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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

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