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Afghanite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
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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