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Plumbogummite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Plumbogummite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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