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Witherite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Witherite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite 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 Witherite and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Witherite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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