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Magnetite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.2   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Magnetite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Goshenite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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

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