Vlasovite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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