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Adamite and Esperite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.484.28-4.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Adamite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Adamite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.