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Adamite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
FeAs

Adamite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Adamite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.