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Sarcopside and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
2.55-2.65   

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

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
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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Sarcopside and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Afghanite Specific Gravity

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

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