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Prase and Goshenite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.692.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Prase and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Prase and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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