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Apache Tear and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.71  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{10 1 1} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
-  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3  

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Apache Tear and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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