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Hematite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
2  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Hematite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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