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Wernerite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
3.07  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Wernerite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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