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Adamite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Hessonite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Adamite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.

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