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Annabergite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.30  

Fracture
-  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
2  

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

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Annabergite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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