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Adamite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.482.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Al(OH)3

Adamite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Adamite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.