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Agate and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Agate and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Adamite 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 Agate and Adamite chemical formula.

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Agate and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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