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Pyrrhotite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.654.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Pyrrhotite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Pyrrhotite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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