Adamite and Brookite Physical Properties

Adamite

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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

3.87-4.14

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Adamite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Adamite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.