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Annabergite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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