Home
Gemstones


Afghanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Afghanite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Afghanite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones