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Annabergite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Annabergite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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