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Annabergite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Annabergite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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