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Annabergite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Annabergite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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