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Adamite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase 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)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Adamite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Adamite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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