Goshenite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Goshenite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Goshenite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.