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Gahnite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
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Gahnite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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