Adamite and Anorthite Physical Properties

Adamite

Anorthite

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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

2.77

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [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)

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Adamite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Adamite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.