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Afghanite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.652.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Afghanite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Afghanite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.