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Apache Tear and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Apache Tear and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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