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Apache Tear and Lazurite Physical Properties


Lazurite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
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Apache Tear and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.

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