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Thaumasite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.91  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
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Thaumasite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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