Spinel and Annabergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.07
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Spinel and Annabergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Annabergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Spinel and Annabergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.