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Nuummite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5   

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

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Nuummite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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