Goshenite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Goshenite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.