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Axinite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
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Axinite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Axinite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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