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Richterite 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
3.0-3.54.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Richterite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Richterite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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