Petrified Wood and Afghanite Physical Properties

Petrified Wood and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood 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 Petrified Wood and Afghanite chemical formula.

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

Petrified Wood and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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