Selenite and Annabergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Sectile
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.07
  
Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
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Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Selenite and Annabergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Annabergite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Selenite and Annabergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.