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Goshenite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Goshenite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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