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Zircon and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Zircon and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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