Annabergite | |
Chemical Formula |
Ni3(AsO4)2·8H2O |
Species |
Phosphates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
1-2 |
Specific Gravity |
3.07 |
Color |
Apple-green, pale green, pale rose or pale pink, white, gray; may be zoned |
Streak |
Pale green to white |
Luster |
Sub-Adamantine, Sub-Vitreous, Pearly, Earthy |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.622 n = 1.658 n = 1.687 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
PerfectPerfect on , indistinct on , . |
Crystal Habit:Usually as fibrous veinlets, crystalline crusts, or earthy; rare as well formed crystals | |
Geological Setting:An uncommon oxidation zone mineral in Ni-Co-As deposits, frequently post-mine on ores exposed to the atmosphere. |