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Goshenite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
4.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Goshenite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Goshenite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.