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Wardite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Wardite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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