Goshenite and Creedite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Goshenite and Creedite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Creedite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.