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Annabergite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.07
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Annabergite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Annabergite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.