Hodgkinsonite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Hodgkinsonite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Afghanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hodgkinsonite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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