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Vanadinite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Vanadinite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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