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Vanadinite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.55-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vanadinite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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