Afghanite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Afghanite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite 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 Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Afghanite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.