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Adamite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.74-2.76
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Adamite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Adamite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.