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Adamite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Adamite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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