Annabergite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Annabergite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Not Available

Annabergite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Annabergite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.