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Adamite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Adamite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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