Adamite and Charlesite Physical Properties

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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

1.79

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Adamite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Adamite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.