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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.072.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Annabergite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Annabergite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.