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Apache Tear and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Apache Tear and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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