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Chondrodite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)  
None  

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.

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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 whereas that of Apache Tear is .

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