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Annabergite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Annabergite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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