Willemite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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)
Willemite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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)
Willemite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.