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Kyanite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
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Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
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Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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Kyanite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Kyanite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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