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Adamite and Paraiba 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
4.32-4.48
3.04-3.13
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
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.