Adamite and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
4.3-5
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.