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Annabergite
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Annabergite and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.073.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Annabergite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Annabergite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.