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Afghanite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.653.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-68
Amber
2 10
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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.