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Afghanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Afghanite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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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Afghanite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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