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Apache Tear and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Apache Tear and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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