Afghanite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
None
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 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Afghanite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Afghanite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.