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Enstatite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Enstatite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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