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Annabergite and Chrysoprase 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
3.072.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
26.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Annabergite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Annabergite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.