Goshenite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.903.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Goshenite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.