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Peridot and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
-  

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Peridot and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Peridot and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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