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Annabergite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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