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Precious Opal and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Precious Opal and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal 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 Precious Opal and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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