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Pietersite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.07   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
2   

Chemical Composition
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Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Pietersite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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