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Lawsonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.09   
Not Available   

Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   
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Mohs Hardness
8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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Lawsonite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Lawsonite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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