Selenite and Adamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.32-4.48
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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{101}, good; {010}, poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Selenite and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Adamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Selenite and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Selenite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Selenite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Selenite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.