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Adamite and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

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

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Adamite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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