Gahnite and Apache Tear Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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 Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.