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Afghanite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Afghanite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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