Annabergite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.07
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Annabergite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Annabergite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.