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Goshenite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
3.06
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Goshenite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Goshenite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.