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Variscite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.584.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Variscite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Variscite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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