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Thaumasite and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.912.60-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Thaumasite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Thaumasite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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