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Kornerupine and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Kornerupine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-3.45  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
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Kornerupine and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Kornerupine and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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