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Adamite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
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)
 
Brittle
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-
5.6-5.76
Uneven
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
2.5-3
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Adamite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

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