Glaucophane and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Glaucophane and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Glaucophane and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.