Goshenite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Goshenite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Goshenite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.