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Adamite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.482.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Adamite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Adamite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.