Adamite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Adamite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Adamite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.