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Boracite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Boracite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite and Annabergite 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 Boracite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boracite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boracite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boracite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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