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Smithsonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Smithsonite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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