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Shungite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Shungite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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