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Vanadinite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
4.32-4.48   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Vanadinite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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