Annabergite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Annabergite

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.073.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Annabergite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Annabergite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.