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Mottramite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
None observed   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5   

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

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Mottramite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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