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Apache Tear and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Apache Tear and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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