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Emerald and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
-  

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Emerald and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Emerald and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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