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Annabergite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
6.5-7  

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

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Annabergite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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