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Afghanite and Cymophane 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
2.55-2.653.69-3.81
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
5.5-68.5
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)
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Afghanite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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 Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Afghanite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.