Goshenite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Goshenite

Chlorite group

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.6-3.3

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Lamellar

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect 001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.