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Annabergite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
2.00-2.45   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Annabergite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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