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Adamite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.18-3.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55.5-6
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 Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.