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Pink Opal and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Pink Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.65   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

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

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Pink Opal and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pink Opal 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 Pink Opal and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Pink Opal and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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