Afghanite and Demantoid Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
3.77-3.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Afghanite and Demantoid Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid 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 Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Afghanite and Demantoid Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.