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Datolite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Datolite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Datolite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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