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Annabergite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.07
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Annabergite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Annabergite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.