Goshenite and Apatite Physical Properties

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.903.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Goshenite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Apatite 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 Goshenite and Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Goshenite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.