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Annabergite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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