Chlorite group and Afghanite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.32.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Chlorite group and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Afghanite chemical formula.

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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Chlorite group and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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