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Gaspeite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Gaspeite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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