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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.073.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

24
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaF2

Annabergite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Annabergite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.