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Garnet Color Change and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Garnet Color Change Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.65   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

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

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Garnet Color Change and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Color Change 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 Garnet Color Change and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Garnet Color Change and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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