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Lawsonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.09  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  
-  

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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 whereas that of Apache Tear is .

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