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Cordierite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
-  

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Cordierite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite 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 Cordierite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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