Adamite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Adamite

Agrellite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.88

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

perfect [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

NaCa2Si4O10F

Adamite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Agrellite 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 Adamite and Agrellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Compare Blue Gemstones

Adamite Vs Anhydrite

Adamite Vs Anyolite

Adamite Vs Apatite

Adamite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.