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Apache Tear and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
-  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Apache Tear and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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