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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.072.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

23.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Annabergite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Annabergite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.