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Goshenite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Goshenite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Goshenite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.