Goshenite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.902.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.