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Caledonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
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Caledonite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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