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Sulfur and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Sulfur and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Adamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Sulfur and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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