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Annabergite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
3-3.15   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Annabergite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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