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Adamite and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Tugtupite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
2.30-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
{111} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Adamite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.

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