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Adamite and Nickeline 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
4.32-4.48Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-5.5
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 Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.