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Annabergite
Annabergite

Zoisite
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Annabergite and Zoisite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Sectile
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.073.20-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

26-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Annabergite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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

Annabergite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.