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Goshenite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goshenite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goshenite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.