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Zircon and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Not Available   

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Zircon and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Zircon and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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