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Annabergite
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Annabergite and Catapleiite 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
3.072.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Annabergite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Annabergite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.