Adamite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Adamite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.44-2.62

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

2.5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adamite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Adamite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.