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Apache Tear and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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4.12   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Apache Tear and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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