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Goldstone and Afghanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50-2.802.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Au
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goldstone and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Afghanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goldstone and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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