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Variscite 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
2.42-2.583.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Variscite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Variscite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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