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Ammolite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ammolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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