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Adamite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

3.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaCO3

Adamite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3

Adamite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.