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Siderite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Siderite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Siderite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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