Druzy and Afghanite Physical Properties

Druzy

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

2.5-35.5-6

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)

Druzy and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Druzy- Au
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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Druzy and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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