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Matrix Opal 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
1.98-2.50
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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
5.5-6.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Matrix Opal and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Matrix Opal and Adamite Specific Gravity

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