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Herderite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
3.07  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Herderite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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