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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.076.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

23
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Annabergite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Annabergite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.