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Amethyst and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amethyst and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Amethyst and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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

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