Adamite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Adamite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adamite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Adamite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.