Shigaite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.32
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Shigaite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Goshenite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Shigaite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.