Blue spinel and Annabergite Physical Properties

Blue spinel

Annabergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Blue spinel and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel and Annabergite 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 Blue spinel and Annabergite chemical formula.

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

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Blue spinel and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue spinel and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue spinel and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue spinel is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.