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Afghanite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.55-2.65
Conchoidal
Perfect {10 1 0}
5.5-6
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.06-3.19
Uneven
{010} Perfect
4-5
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Afghanite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite Vs Friedelite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is whereas that of Friedelite is .