Zinnwaldite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
  
2.55-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
  
Perfect {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Zinnwaldite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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)
Zinnwaldite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zinnwaldite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zinnwaldite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zinnwaldite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.