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Afghanite and Sardonyx 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
2.55-2.652.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
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)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Afghanite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Afghanite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.