Simpsonite and Afghanite 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
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Simpsonite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich 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)
Simpsonite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.