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Annabergite
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Annabergite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.073.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Aegirine 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 Annabergite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.