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Indicolite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Indicolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Indicolite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Indicolite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Indicolite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Indicolite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Indicolite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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