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Annabergite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Annabergite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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