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Adamite and Pearl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.60-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaCO3

Adamite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3

Adamite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.