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Diaspore and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
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Diaspore and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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