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Rosasite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.24.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
43.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Rosasite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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