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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.076.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

23.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Annabergite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Annabergite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.