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Apache Tear and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Apache Tear and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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