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Augelite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Augelite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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