Adamite and Albite Physical Properties

Adamite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

2.60-2.65

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Adamite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.