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Adamite and Fluorite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CaF2   

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Adamite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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