Adamite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Adamite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Adamite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.