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Apache Tear and Legrandite Physical Properties


Legrandite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.98-4.04  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect, poor one {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Apache Tear and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

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