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Hiddenite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hiddenite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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