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Afghanite and Abalone Physical Properties


Abalone and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Afghanite and Abalone Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Abalone 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 Afghanite and Abalone chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Abalone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Abalone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Abalone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is Not Available whereas that of Abalone is Not Available.

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