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Zinnwaldite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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