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Adamite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
4.23  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
{111} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Adamite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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