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Afghanite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

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 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.

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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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