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Afghanite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Afghanite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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