Adamite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
3.23-3.26
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.