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Apache Tear and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
-  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Apache Tear and Aragonite Chemical Formula

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

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Apache Tear and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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