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Foitite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Foitite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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