Adamite and Johachidolite Physical Properties

Adamite

Johachidolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.45

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Adamite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.