Annabergite and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.07
3.13-3.26
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Annabergite and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Annabergite and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.