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Goshenite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
2   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Not Available   

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Goshenite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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