Weloganite and Goshenite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Goshenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.222.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Weloganite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Weloganite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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