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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.072.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

25-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Annabergite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.