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Annabergite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Annabergite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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