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Apache Tear and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Apache Tear and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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