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White topaz and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and White topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.32-4.48   

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

Cleavage
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{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
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3.5   

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

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White topaz and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing White topaz 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 White topaz and Adamite chemical formula.

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White topaz and Adamite Specific Gravity

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

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