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Goshenite and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Goshenite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Goshenite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.