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Annabergite and Edenite 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
3.073.05-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Annabergite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Annabergite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.