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Hessonite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Hessonite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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