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Crystal Quartz and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available4.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Crystal Quartz and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Adamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Crystal Quartz and Adamite Specific Gravity

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