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Annabergite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Annabergite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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