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Microlite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Microlite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Microlite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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