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Apache Tear and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Apache Tear and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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