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Kutnohorite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5   

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

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Kutnohorite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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