Adamite and Edenite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.05-3.37
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Good on (110)
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Adamite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Adamite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.