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Apache Tear and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Apache Tear and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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