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Annabergite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.073.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Annabergite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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

Annabergite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.