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Annabergite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.07
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Annabergite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Annabergite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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