Afghanite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
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 Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.