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Agate and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Agate and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Afghanite 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 Agate and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Agate and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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