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Vesuvianite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Vesuvianite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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