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Mimetite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
7.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Mimetite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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