Gaspeite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Gaspeite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Gaspeite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.