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Apache Tear and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Apache Tear and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.

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