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Annabergite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Annabergite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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