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Trinitite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Trinitite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Trinitite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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