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Annabergite
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Annabergite and Black Opal 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
3.071.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.