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Lepidocrocite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Lepidocrocite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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