Goshenite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Goshenite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.