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Adamite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
SiO2  

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Adamite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Agate 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 Adamite and Agate chemical formula.

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Adamite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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