Riesling Beryl and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Riesling Beryl and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Riesling Beryl and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riesling Beryl and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riesling Beryl and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riesling Beryl is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.