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Adamite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -

Adamite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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