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Staurolite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Staurolite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Goshenite chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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

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