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Leucophanite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Leucophanite 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
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
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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Leucophanite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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