Glass and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6
  
Glass and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Goshenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Glass and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.