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Apache Tear and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone 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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2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Apache Tear and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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