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Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
001
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sunstone and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sunstone and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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