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Prismatine 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
3.344.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Prismatine and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Prismatine and Adamite Specific Gravity

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