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Grandidierite and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Grandidierite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Goshenite 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 Grandidierite and Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Grandidierite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.