Goshenite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2-3
  
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.