Annabergite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.07
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Annabergite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Annabergite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.