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Aegirine and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Aegirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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Aegirine and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Apache Tear 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 Aegirine and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Aegirine and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is whereas that of Apache Tear is .

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