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Goshenite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.902.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goshenite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goshenite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.