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Adamite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
S8

Adamite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Adamite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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