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Staurolite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
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Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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Staurolite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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