Goshenite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Goshenite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.