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Adamite

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Lepidocrocite



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Adamite Vs Lepidocrocite

Astrology

Origin

Mexico
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Color

Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Red, Brown

Streak

White, Green
Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown

For which Rashi?

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Planet

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Element of Planets

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Energy

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How to Wear?

Finger

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Ring Metal

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Deities

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Not to wear with

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Powers

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Birthstone

Planetary

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Talisman

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

4.32-4.484
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
{010} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

3.55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
FeO(OH)

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange

Dispersion

0.060.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.708-1.7221.940
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.031-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Aids in mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health
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Respiratory

Poor
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Reproductive

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Digestive

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Psychology

Joy
Emotional Healing

Healing

Emotional healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Joy
Emotional Healing

Adamite Vs Lepidocrocite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Adamite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Adamite Vs Lepidocrocite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Adamite is Uneven, Subconchoidal and Conchoidal. Lepidocrocite fracture is Uneven.

Adamite Vs Lepidocrocite Luster

A primary knowledge about Adamite vs Lepidocrocite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria. Adamite exhibits Vitreous luster.