Sulfur and Goshenite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sulfur and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Sulfur and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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