Chondrodite and Apache Tear Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Chondrodite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Apache Tear chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chondrodite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.