Adamite and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

Adamite

Canadian Ammolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

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1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

4-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Adamite and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Canadian 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 Canadian Ammolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt

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Adamite and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Canadian Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is Not Available whereas that of Canadian Ammolite is Not Available.