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Sapphire and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting  
None  

Mohs Hardness
9  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
-  

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Sapphire and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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