Adamite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Adamite

Alabaster

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Adamite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Adamite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.