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Faustite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Faustite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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