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Stolzite and Afghanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
22.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5-6
Amber
2 10
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)

Stolzite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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)

Stolzite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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