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Adamite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.481.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {10bar10}

Mohs Hardness

3.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

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.