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Black Opal and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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Black Opal and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal 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 Black Opal and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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