Afghanite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Afghanite

Chiastolite

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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

2.55-2.65

3.00-3.15

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

5.5-6

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Afghanite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite 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)
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Afghanite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.