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Alabaster and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
3.07  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Alabaster and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Annabergite 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 Alabaster and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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