Annabergite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.07
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Annabergite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Annabergite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.