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Adamite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Adamite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Adamite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

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