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Apache Tear and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
-  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Apache Tear and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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