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Tanzanite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
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Specific Gravity
3.35   
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
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Tanzanite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Apache Tear Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Apache Tear Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is Not Available whereas that of Apache Tear is Not Available.

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