Jasper and Annabergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
3.07
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Jasper and Annabergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Annabergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Jasper and Annabergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.