Goshenite and Wardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
2.81
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Goshenite and Wardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Goshenite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Goshenite and Wardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.