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Annabergite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Annabergite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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