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Apache Tear and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in cold  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4-4.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
-  
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  

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Apache Tear and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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