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Swiss blue topaz and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Swiss blue topaz 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
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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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Swiss blue topaz and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Swiss blue topaz 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 Swiss blue topaz and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Swiss blue topaz and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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