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Lazulite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references  
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Lazulite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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