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Annabergite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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