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Gypsum and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
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Gypsum and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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