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Adamite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.32-4.482.58-2.64
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor
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Mohs Hardness

3.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Adamite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Adamite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.