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Apache Tear and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Good, {???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
-  
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Apache Tear and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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