Adamite and Californite Physical Properties

Adamite

Californite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.32-3.47

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

Not Available

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adamite and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Adamite Vs Apatite

Adamite Vs Anhydrite

Adamite Vs Anyolite

Adamite and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.