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Apache Tear and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite 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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2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Apache Tear and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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