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Adamite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Rossmanite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3   

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

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Adamite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.

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