Annabergite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.07
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Annabergite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Annabergite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.