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Shattuckite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5   

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)   

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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.

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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.

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