Gahnospinel and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5-8
  
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.