Goshenite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
3.10-3.20
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.