Adamite and Richterite Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.0-3.5

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Adamite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Adamite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.