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Apache Tear and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
-  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Apache Tear and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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