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Apache Tear and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
-  
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Apache Tear and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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