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Annabergite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Annabergite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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