Agrellite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.88
  
2.55-2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
Perfect {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Agrellite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agrellite and Afghanite 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 Agrellite and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Agrellite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.