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Pleonast and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Pleonast 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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Pleonast and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Pleonast and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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