Goshenite and Tanzanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
3.35
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Goshenite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Goshenite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.