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Gahnospinel and Goshenite Physical Properties

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
3.65-4.552.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnospinel and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnospinel and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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