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Zoisite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Zoisite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Annabergite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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