Chrysoprase and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Apache Tear

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Chrysoprase and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Apache Tear chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Chrysoprase and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.