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Annabergite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.072.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
24.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.