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Annabergite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Annabergite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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