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Rhodolite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
3.07   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Rhodolite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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