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Apache Tear and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.396-3.443  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Apache Tear and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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