Annabergite and Serendibite Physical Properties

Annabergite

Serendibite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.073.43-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

None Observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Annabergite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Annabergite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.