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Tugtupite and Afghanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tugtupite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Afghanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tugtupite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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