Goshenite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
2.20-2.23
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Goshenite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.