Goshenite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.901.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.