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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.072.60-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Absent

Mohs Hardness

26.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Annabergite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Annabergite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.