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Adamite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Adamite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Adamite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.