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Adamite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Adamite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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