×

Druzy
Druzy

Afghanite
Afghanite



ADD
Compare
X
Druzy
X
Afghanite

Druzy and Afghanite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.55-2.65
Amber
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
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
(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)

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.