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Adamite and Helenite Physical Properties


Helenite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
SiO2  

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Adamite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Helenite Specific Gravity

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

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