Goshenite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Goshenite

Wernerite

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

2.50-2.80

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goshenite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Compare Gems for Gemini » More

Goshenite Vs Sapphire

Goshenite Vs Aqua Aura

Goshenite Vs Serpentine

» More

More Compare Gems for Gemini

Goshenite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goshenite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goshenite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goshenite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.