Prasiolite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
3,1
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Prasiolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Prasiolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.