Adamite and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
4.00-4.62
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Indistinct parting on [111]
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Adamite and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.