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Adamite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Adamite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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