Rossmanite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Rossmanite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Rossmanite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.