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Adamite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.