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Adamite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.

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