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Apache Tear and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apache Tear and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apache Tear and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.