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Adamite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.