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Chrysoberyl and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
-  

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Chrysoberyl and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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