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Girasol and Afghanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
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2.55-2.65
Conchoidal
Perfect {10 1 0}
5.5-6
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Girasol and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Girasol and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Girasol and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Girasol Vs Afghanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Girasol is whereas that of Afghanite is .