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Charoite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in three directions  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Charoite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Charoite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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