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Chiastolite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chiastolite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chiastolite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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