Shigaite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.32

2.55-2.65

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Shigaite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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