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Pollucite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None observed  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Pollucite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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