Adamite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.33-2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.