Charoite and Apache Tear Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in three directions
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Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.
- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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 Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.