Adamite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
[001] good, [210] distinct
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Adamite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Adamite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.