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Augite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
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Augite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Apache Tear 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 Augite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Augite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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