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Rosasite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in cold  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4-4.2  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2  
-  

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Rosasite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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