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Adamite and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
4.32-4.48
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
{101}, good; {010}, poor
3.5
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
 
Sectile
-
-
2.39
Irregular
Perfect on {0001}
2.5
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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