Adamite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.