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Jacinth and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Jacinth 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
ZrSiO4  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jacinth and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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