Goshenite and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
4.28-4.42
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Goshenite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Goshenite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.