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Shattuckite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Shattuckite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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