Afghanite and Diamond Physical Properties

Afghanite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.65

3.50-3.53

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Afghanite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond- C

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Afghanite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.