Copper and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.32-4.48
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
Cu
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Copper and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Copper and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.