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Apache Tear and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Apache Tear and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apache Tear and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apache Tear and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apache Tear is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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