Goshenite and Herderite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Herderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.90-3.02

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Indistinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goshenite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Goshenite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.