Adamite and Cryolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
2.97
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
None observed
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Adamite and Cryolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Adamite and Cryolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.