Goshenite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
3.05-3.08
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Goshenite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Goshenite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.