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Vishnevite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5   

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

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Vishnevite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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