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Adamite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3.58
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Adamite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Adamite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.