Adamite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5
4
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
CaF2
Adamite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Adamite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.
