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Thomsonite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
3.07  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Thomsonite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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