Canadian Ammolite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Canadian Ammolite

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Canadian Ammolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian 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 Canadian Ammolite and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Canadian Ammolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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