Adamite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Adamite

Carnelian

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

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Adamite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

Compare Blue Gemstones

Adamite Vs Apatite

Adamite Vs Anyolite

Adamite Vs Anhydrite

Adamite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.