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Ametrine and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
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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Ametrine and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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