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Afghanite
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Afghanite and Azure malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Afghanite and Azure malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Azure malachite 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 Afghanite and Azure malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Afghanite and Azure malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Azure malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Azure malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is Not Available whereas that of Azure malachite is Not Available.