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Apache Tear
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Apache Tear and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99995.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apache Tear and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Apache Tear- -
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Apache Tear and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.