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Gahnite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gahnite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Gahnite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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