Goshenite and Violane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Goshenite and Violane Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Goshenite and Violane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.