Goshenite and Verdelite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Verdelite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

2.90-3.40

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Goshenite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Compare Gems for Gemini » More

Goshenite Vs Aqua Aura

Goshenite Vs Sapphire

Goshenite Vs Serpentine

» More

More Compare Gems for Gemini

Goshenite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.