Annabergite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.07
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Annabergite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Annabergite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.