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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Common 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
3.071.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Annabergite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Common 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Annabergite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.