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Fayalite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.392   
3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Fayalite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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