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Annabergite and Datolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.072.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Annabergite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Annabergite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.