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Thomsonite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Thomsonite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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