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Apache Tear and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Apache Tear and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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