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Annabergite and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.073.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
28
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
MgAl2O4

Annabergite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Annabergite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.