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Apache Tear and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Apache Tear and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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