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Annabergite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Annabergite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Agate Opal 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 Annabergite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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