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Pallasite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Pallasite 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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Pallasite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Pallasite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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