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Amazonite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amazonite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amazonite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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