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Afghanite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Jacinth and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
ZrSiO4  

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Afghanite and Jacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Jacinth 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 Jacinth chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Jacinth Specific Gravity

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

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