Adamite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Adamite

Clinozoisite

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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

3.21-3.38

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adamite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Adamite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.