Goshenite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.903.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-88-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Goshenite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Goshenite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.