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Xonotlite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
3.07  

Fracture
Fibrous  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Xonotlite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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