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Adamite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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