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Sarcopside and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Sarcopside and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Adamite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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