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Villiaumite 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
2.79
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Afghanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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