Adamite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Adamite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Adamite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.