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Adamite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Adamite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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