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Annabergite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Annabergite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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