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Gaspeite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.07   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Gaspeite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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