Adamite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

3.63-3.9

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Adamite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Adamite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.