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Geodes and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

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

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Geodes and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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