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Goshenite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
3.07
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Goshenite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Goshenite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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