Agate and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
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)
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.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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.