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Smaragdite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3.5   

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

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Smaragdite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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