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Chalcedony and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
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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Chalcedony and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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