Dinosaur Bone and Afghanite Physical Properties

Dinosaur Bone and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dinosaur Bone 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 Dinosaur Bone and Afghanite chemical formula.

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

Dinosaur Bone and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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