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Annabergite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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