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Afghanite and Bort Physical Properties

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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 Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Bort 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 Bort 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 Bort Specific Gravity

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