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Vesuvianite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
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Vesuvianite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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