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Stolzite and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Be3Al2SiO6

Stolzite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Goshenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Stolzite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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