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Edenite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Edenite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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