Annabergite and Selenite Physical Properties

Annabergite

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Annabergite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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

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Annabergite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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