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Annabergite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.073.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
29
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Al 2 O 3

Annabergite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Annabergite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.