Afghanite and Lehsunia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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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
  
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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 Lehsunia Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Lehsunia 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 Lehsunia 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 Lehsunia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Lehsunia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Lehsunia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is Not Available whereas that of Lehsunia is Not Available.