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Annabergite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
ZrSiO4   

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Annabergite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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