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Boracite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Boracite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Boracite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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