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Apache Tear and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
-  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Apache Tear and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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